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Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,920

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,657

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $3,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $37,150
Base Invoice $33,099 $34,380
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Heated front seats 665 500
Navigation system 2,650 2,100
Adaptive cruise control 600 2,400
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Heated front seats 532 455
Navigation system 2,225 1,910
Adaptive cruise control 480 2,135
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,755 8,350
Options (change) 5,793 7,550
Destination 765 875
Total Price $44,920 $46,375
Total Invoice $39,657 $42,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,349
Model Year20082011
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,920$46,375
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,560$46,375
Total Invoice$39,657$42,805
Adjustments for Features-1,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,456$42,805

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,380$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelRX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in178.2 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested297584%
Total Not Requested55016%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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